The Christian's Farewell.

BRETHREN farewell, I do you tell That you and I must part; I go away and here you stay, But still we're join'd in heart.

Your love to me has run most free, Your conversation sweet; How can I bear to journey where With you I can not meet?

Yet do I find my heart inclin'd To do my work below. When Christ doth call, that we may all Be ready for to go. I leave you all both great and small, In Christ's encircling arms; Who can you save from the cold grave And shield you from all harm.

I trust you'll pray both night and day And keep your garments white; For you and me, that we may be The children of the light.

If you die first, amen! you must, The will of God be done; I hope the Lord will you reward With an immortal crown.